Kuwait Info

• A handy site for expats as well as Kuwaitis is the KUWAIT INFO
  where you can find information on:
  Latest News
  Happenings in Kuwait
  Events and festivals
  Science and technology
  Maps
  Services
  Kuwait (history, geography, etc.)
  State system
  Foreign affairs
  Economy
  Culture
  Tourism

and much more....all at:

http://www.kuwait-info.com/index.asp

Kuwaities are Family Oriented

Kuwait is a very family oriented society. Most if not all Arabic societies are. I've always believed that this is a blessing. You are always surrounded by people who love you and care about you. You get help before you even ask for it. There is always someone to talk to if you were lost, worried, sad or in trouble. Also, you have your family to share your success and happiness with. However, sometimes you pay for all these benefits through losing some privacy. Your family is always in your business telling you what to do or what you should have done. Here in Kuwait we have a tradition: the in laws visit their families twice a week. One day is for the husband's parents and another for the wife's, along with all the kids, so all the cousins, grandkids, in laws, etc. get to meet twice a week for lunch, or sometimes dinner. I know this might sound like a nightmare to many people. But, I think it is a good tradition that relatives grow together and get to see one another that often rather than just once a year or never. After all, no one is perfect and we have to live with each other. Of course there bound to be some arguments, small fights, maybe even name calling, lightened by laughs, funny and embarrassing old stories. But, hey isn't that what family is all about!
As for friends, they hang out on a regular basis depending on age, time of the year (holidays or when school is not in session), and their schedule. Some meet on weekends, others once a month, or sometimes more than once a week especially during holidays. They either visit at home, go to the movies, go for coffee, dine out, go shopping or just simply hang out. Our lifestyle here in Kuwait makes it easier for us to hang out with friends and family. This is again a blessing.

Kuwait Libraries

Here are the URLs for some of the libraries in Kuwait

1. National Library of Kuwait
http://www.nlk.gov.kw/a-index.htm


2. Q8Y2B - Public Library

Searchable online library contains references and studies useful for researchers.
http://www.q8y2b.com/dbdoc/search.shtml

3. LibDex: The Library Index - KuwaitListing of academic libraries in Kuwait.
http://www.libdex.com/country/Kuwait.html

4. Ketaaby KuwaitOnline electronic library in Kuwait provides Arabic books covering different subjects like Politics, religion, history, poetry and more.
http://www.ketaaby.com/

5. Health Science Center Library
http://horizon.hsc.edu.kw/library/